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under the National Electricity Law to the extent applied by:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
the National Electricity (South Australia) Act 1996 of South
Australia;
the Electricity (National Scheme) Act 1997 of the Australian
Capital Territory;
the Electricity - National Scheme (Queensland) Act 1997 of
Queensland;
the Electricity - National Scheme (Tasmania) Act 1999 of
Tasmania;
the National Electricity (New South Wales) Act 1997 of New
South Wales;
the National Electricity (Victoria) Act 2005 of Victoria; and
the Australian Energy Market Act 2004 of the
Commonwealth.
The Australian Energy Market Commission makes the following Rule under the
National Electricity Law.
John Pierce
Chairman
Australian Energy Market Commission
National Electricity Amendment (Embedded Networks) Rule 2015 No. 15
National Electricity Amendment (Embedded Networks) Rule
2015 No. 15
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Title of Rule
This Rule is the National Electricity Amendment (Embedded Networks) Rule
2015 No.15.
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Commencement
Schedule 1 commences operation on 1 December 2016.
Schedules 2, 4 and 5 commence operation on 1 December 2017, immediately
after Schedules 2, 3 and 4 of the National Electricity Amendment (Expanding
Competition in metering and related services) Rule 2015 No.12.
Schedules 3 and 6 commence operation on 17 December 2015.
Note
Some of the amendments in Schedules 2, 4 and 5 amend clauses that were either inserted or
amended as part of National Electricity Amendment (Expanding Competition in metering and
related services) Rule 2015 No.12. That rule was made on 26 November 2015 and three of its
schedules commence on 1 December 2017. On 1 December 2017 those schedules will be
consolidated into the National Electricity Rules. They will be consolidated into the Rules
before Schedules 2, 4 and 5 of this rule are consolidated.
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Amendment of the National Electricity Rules.
The National Electricity Rules are amended as set out in Schedule 1.
4
Amendment of the National Electricity Rules
The National Electricity Rules are amended as set out in Schedule 2.
5
Amendment of the National Electricity Rules
The National Electricity Rules are amended as set out in Schedule 3.
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Amendment of the National Electricity Rules
The National Electricity Rules are amended as set out in Schedule 4.
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Amendment of the National Electricity Rules
The National Electricity Rules are amended as set out in Schedule 5.
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Savings and Transitional Amendments to the National
Electricity Rules
The National Electricity Rules are amended as set out in Schedule 6.
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Schedule 1
Amendment to the National Electricity Rules
(Clause 3)
[1] Clause 2.5.1
Provider
Registration as a Network Service
In clause 2.5.1(d), omit "subject to such conditions as the AER deems appropriate”
after “the operation of Chapter 5”.
[2] Clause 2.5.1
Provider
Registration as a Network Service
After clause 2.5.1(d), insert:
(d1) An exemption granted by the AER under paragraph (d):
(1)
(2)
is, if the exemption relates to a person who owns, controls or
operates an embedded network, deemed to be subject to the
ENM conditions unless:
(i)
the embedded network the subject of the exemption is
located in a participating jurisdiction in which persons
connected, or proposed to be connected, to the
embedded network are not afforded the right to a choice
of retailer; or
(ii)
the AER has made a determination under paragraph (d2);
and
may be subject to such other conditions as the AER deems
appropriate.
(d2) If the AER considers that the likely costs of complying with ENM
conditions outweigh the likely benefits to persons connected, or
proposed to be connected, to the embedded network, the AER may,
when granting an exemption under paragraph (d), determine to
exempt that person or class of persons from the requirement to
comply with the ENM conditions until such time as an ENM
conditions trigger occurs.
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Schedule 2
Amendment to the National Electricity Rules
[1] Clause 8.2.1
Application and guiding principles
In clause 8.2.1(a1), insert ", Embedded Network Managers" after "Metering Data
Providers".
[2] Clause 8.2.1
Application and guiding principles
In clause 8.2.1(h)(11), omit "or Metering Data Provider" wherever appearing and
substitute ", Metering Data Provider or Embedded Network Manager".
[3] Clause 8.6.1A
Application
In clause 8.6.1A, omit "and Metering Data Providers" and substitute ", Metering Data
Providers and Embedded Network Managers".
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Schedule 3
Amendment to the National Electricity Rules
[1] Clause 7.7
Entitlement to metering data and access
to metering installation
After clause 7.7(a), insert:
(a1) In addition to the persons listed in paragraph (a), an Exempt
Embedded Network Service Provider may access and receive
metering data in relation to a metering installation at a child
connection point on its network.
[2] Clause 7.7
Entitlement to metering data and access
to metering installation
Omit clause 7.7(a1) and substitute:
(a2) Without limiting paragraphs (a) or (a1), a:
(1)
retailer is entitled to access or receive NMI Standing Data;
(2)
customer authorised representative is entitled to access or
receive the relevant data referred to in paragraph (a);
(3)
retailer or a Distribution Network Service Provider is entitled
to access or provide the relevant data referred to in paragraph
(a) to a customer authorised representative; and
(4)
Exempt Embedded Network Service Provider is entitled to
access or receive the relevant data referred to in paragraph
(a1),
after having first done whatever may be required or otherwise
necessary, where relevant, under any applicable privacy legislation
(including if appropriate making relevant disclosures or obtaining
relevant consents from retail customers).
[3] Chapter 10
New Definitions
In Chapter 10, insert the following new definitions in alphabetical order:
child connection point
The agreed point of supply between an embedded network and an
electrical installation, generating unit or other network connected to that
embedded network, for which a Market Participant is, or proposes to be,
financially responsible.
embedded network
A distribution system, connected at a parent connection point to either a
distribution system or transmission system that forms part of the national
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grid, and which is owned, controlled or operated by a person who is not a
Network Service Provider.
Exempt Embedded Network Service Provider
A person who engages in the activity of owning, controlling or operating
an embedded network under an exemption granted or deemed to be
granted by the AER under section 13 of the National Electricity Law and
clause 2.5.1(d).
parent connection point
The connection point between an embedded network and a Network
Service Provider’s network.
small customer
(a)
In a participating jurisdiction where the National Energy Retail Law
applies as a law of that participating jurisdiction, has the meaning
given in the National Energy Retail Law.
(b)
Otherwise, has the meaning given in jurisdictional electricity
legislation.
[4] Chapter 10
Substituted Definitions
In Chapter 10, substitute the following definition:
large customer
(a)
In a participating jurisdiction where the National Energy Retail Law
applies as a law of that participating jurisdiction, has the meaning
given in the National Energy Retail Law.
(b)
Otherwise, has the meaning given in jurisdictional electricity
legislation, or a retail customer that is not a small customer.
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Schedule 4
Amendment to the National Electricity Rules
(Clause 4)
[1] Clause 7.1.1
Contents
After clause 7.1.1(b), insert:
(b1) the qualifications and registration requirements applying to
Embedded Network Managers;
[2] Clause 7.3.2
Role of the Metering Coordinator
Omit clause 7.3.2(i)(2)(i) and substitute:
(i)
[3] Clause 7.3.2
on the request of the financially responsible Market
Participant, Local Network Service Provider or, Exempt
Embedded Network Service Provider in relation to a
child connection point on its network;
Role of the Metering Coordinator
Omit clause 7.3.2(i)(3)(i) and substitute:
(i)
on the request of the financially responsible Market
Participant, Local Network Service Provider, Incoming
Retailer or, Exempt Embedded Network Service
Provider in relation to a child connection point on its
network;
[4] Rule 7.4
Qualification, Registration and nature of
appointment of Metering Providers and Metering Data
Providers
Omit the heading of rule 7.4, and substitute "Qualification and Registration of
Metering Providers, Metering Data Providers and Embedded Network Managers".
[5] New Clause 7.4.2A
Qualifications and registration of
Embedded Network Managers
After clause 7.4.2, insert:
7.4.2A
Qualifications and registration of Embedded Network
Managers
(a)
An Embedded Network Manager must:
(1)
meet the requirements set out in schedule 7.7; and
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(2)
be accredited and registered by AEMO in that capacity in
accordance with the qualification process established under
clause S7.7.1(b).
(b)
Any person may apply to AEMO for accreditation and registration as
an Embedded Network Manager.
(c)
AEMO must include requirements for accreditation and registration
of Embedded Network Managers in the ENM service level
procedures. The adoption of the requirements by Embedded
Network Managers is to be included in the qualification process in
accordance with clause S7.7.1(b). The requirements must include a
dispute resolution process.
(d)
AEMO must develop and publish guidelines to assist persons
wishing to be accredited and registered by AEMO as an Embedded
Network Manager with the preparation of their applications to
AEMO.
(e)
An Embedded Network Manager must comply with the provisions
of the Rules and procedures authorised under the Rules that are
expressed to apply to Embedded Network Managers.
[6] New Clause 7.4.2B
Managers
List of Embedded Network
After new clause 7.4.2A, insert:
7.4.2B
List of Embedded Network Managers
AEMO must publish and maintain a list of persons accredited and
registered as Embedded Network Managers.
[7] Clause 7.4.4
Deregistration of Metering Providers,
and Metering Data Providers
Omit clause 7.4.4, including the heading, and substitute:
7.4.4
Deregistration of Metering Providers, Metering Data Providers
and Embedded Network Managers
(a)
AEMO must establish, maintain and publish a procedure for
deregistration of Metering Providers and Metering Data Providers
which incorporates the principles specified in paragraph (b).
(a1) AEMO must establish, maintain and publish a procedure for
deregistration of Embedded Network Managers. This procedure
must include a process for:
(1)
voluntary deregistration by Embedded Network Managers;
and
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(2)
determining a breach of the provisions of the Rules or of the
procedures under the Rules by AEMO, which process
incorporates the principles specified in paragraph (b).
(a2) AEMO must deregister an Embedded Network Manager if the
Embedded Network Manager requests deregistration and the request
is made in accordance with the procedures developed by AEMO
under paragraph (a1)(1).
(b)
(c)
(d)
A breach of the provisions of the Rules or of the procedures
authorised under the Rules must be determined against the following
principles:
(1)
the definition of breach must contain three or more levels of
severity, the highest level of severity being a ‘material
breach’;
(2)
the deregistration of a Metering Provider, Metering Data
Provider or an Embedded Network Manager can only occur if
it can be demonstrated that the person has committed a
material breach; and
(3)
the levels of a breach with severity below a material breach
are to be treated as warnings with different levels of
magnitude.
If AEMO reasonably determines that a Metering Provider, Metering
Data Provider or an Embedded Network Manager has breached a
provision of the Rules or of procedures authorised under the Rules
that applies to Metering Providers, Metering Data Providers or
Embedded Network Managers:
(1)
AEMO must send to that Metering Provider, Metering Data
Provider or Embedded Network Manager a notice in writing
setting out the nature of the breach; and
(2)
AEMO must, if the Metering Provider, Metering Data
Provider or Embedded Network Manager remains in breach
for a period of more than 7 days after notice in accordance
with subparagraph (c)(1), conduct a review to assess the
Metering Provider’s, Metering Data Provider’s or Embedded
Network Manager’s capability for ongoing compliance with
the Rules or procedures authorised under the Rules.
AEMO may, following a review conducted under subparagraph
(c)(2) and in accordance with the procedure under paragraph (a),
deregister the Metering Provider, Metering Data Provider or
Embedded Network Manager, suspend the person from some
categories of registration or allow the person to continue to operate
under constraints agreed with AEMO.
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(e)
If following a review under subparagraph (c)(2), AEMO deregisters
or suspends from some categories of registration or allows the
Metering Provider, Metering Data Provider or Embedded Network
Manager to continue to operate under constraints, then AEMO must
inform:
(1)
the relevant Metering Coordinator(s) and the relevant
financially responsible Market Participants; and
(2)
in the case of an embedded network manager only, the Exempt
Embedded Network Service Provider,
of the outcome of that review.
[8] New Rule 7.5A Role and Responsibility of Embedded
Network Managers
After rule 7.5, insert:
7.5A
Role and Responsibility of Embedded Network Managers
7.5A.1
Responsibility of Embedded Network Managers for
management services
The provision of embedded network management services must be carried
out only by an Embedded Network Manager.
7.5A.2
EN information
An Embedded Network Manager must:
(a)
maintain information about the types and configuration of metering
installations at the parent connection point and all child connection
points on the Embedded Network Manager’s embedded network and
about the subtractive or other arrangements used in respect of those
metering installations relevant to settlements; and
(b)
in accordance with the B2B Procedures, make that information
available on request to:
(1)
the financially responsible Market Participant for any child
connection point on the embedded network or that Market
Participant’s Metering Coordinator;
(2)
any Incoming Retailer or its Metering Coordinator; or
(3)
the Exempt Embedded Network Service Provider of the
relevant embedded network.
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Note
Schedule 4 of the National Electricity Amendment (Expanding Competition
in metering and related services) Rule 2015 No.12 inserts a definition for
Incoming Retailer.
[9] Clause 7.8.2
Metering installation components
In clause 7.8.2(c), omit "The financially responsible Market Participant" and
substitute "Subject to paragraph (ea), the financially responsible Market Participant".
[10] Clause 7.8.2
Metering installation components
In clause 7.8.2(d)(1), insert "on its network" after "metering installation".
[11] Clause 7.8.2
Metering installation components
After clause 7.8.2(e), insert:
(ea) An Embedded Network Manager at a child connection point on an
embedded network for which it is the Embedded Network Manager
must:
(1)
apply to AEMO for a NMI for a metering installation at a child
connection point;
(2)
provide the Metering Coordinator, financially responsible
Market Participant and the Exempt Embedded Network
Service Provider with the NMI for the metering installation
within 5 business days of receiving the NMI from AEMO; and
(3)
register the NMI with AEMO in accordance with procedures
from time to time specified by AEMO.
(eb) The obligation in paragraph (ea) does not apply to the extent a
metering installation at a child connection point already has a NMI.
(ec) AEMO must issue for each metering installation at a child
connection point a unique NMI to the Embedded Network Manager.
[12] Clause 7.8.7
Metering point
In clause 7.8.7(b), insert "or, in the case of a child connection point, the Embedded
Network Manager," after "Local Network Service Provider ".
[13] Clause 7.8.13
Joint metering installations
After clause 7.8.13(d), insert:
(e)
Clause 7.8.13 does not apply to a metering installation at a child
connection point.
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[14] Clause 7.10.2
Data management and storage
In clauses 7.10.2(a)(3), 7.10.2(a)(4) and 7.10.2(e), omit "7.15.5(c)(5)" wherever
appearing and substitute "7.15.5(c)(5a)".
[15] Clause 7.10.3
persons
Provision of metering data to certain
In clause 7.10.3.(a), omit "7.15.5.(c)(5)" and substitute "7.15.5(c)(5a)".
[16] Clause 7.10.5
Periodic energy metering
In clause 7.10.5(a), insert ", Embedded Network Manager in relation to child
connection points" after "Local Network Service Providers".
[17] Clause 7.11.1
Metering database
In clause 7.11.1(d), omit "7.15.5(c)(5)" and substitute "7.15.5(c)(5a)".
[18] Clause 7.15.4
Additional security controls for small
customer metering installations
In clause 7.15.4(e)(1), insert " Embedded Network Manager in relation to child
connection points" after "Metering Data Provider".
[19] Clause 7.15.5
Access to Data
After clause 7.15.5(c)(5), insert:
(5a) in relation to a metering installation at a child connection
point, an Embedded Network Manager;
[20] Clause 7.15.5
Access to data
In clause 7.15.5(d)(3), omit "and".
[21] Clause 7.15.5
Access to data
In clause 7.15.5(d)(4), omit "." and substitute "; and".
[22] Clause 7.15.5
Access to data
After clause 7.15.5(d)(4), insert:
(5)
an Exempt Embedded Network Service Provider in relation to
a metering installation at a child connection point on its
network.
[23] Clause 7.15.5
Access to Data
In clause 7.15.5(f)(2), omit "and".
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[24] Clause 7.15.5
Access to Data
In clause 7.15.5(f)(3), omit ";" and substitute "; and".
[25] Clause 7.15.5
Access to Data
After clause 7.15.5(f)(3). insert:
(4)
Exempt Embedded Network Service Provider and its
Embedded Network Manager may access or receive metering
data,
[26] Clause 7.16.2
Procedures
Market Settlement and Transfer Solution
In clause 7.16.2(c), omit "and Metering Data Providers" and substitute ", Metering
Data Providers and Embedded Network Managers".
[27] Clause 7.16.2
Procedures
Market Settlement and Transfer Solution
Omit clause 7.16.2(d) and substitute:
(d)
If a Registered Participant, Metering Provider, Metering Data
Provider or Embedded Network Manager breaches the requirements
of the Market Settlement and Transfer Solution Procedures, AEMO
may send to that Registered Participant, Metering Provider,
Metering Data Provider or Embedded Network Manager a notice in
writing setting out the nature of the breach.
[28] Clause 7.16.2
Procedures
Market Settlement and Transfer Solution
In clause 7.16.2(e), omit "or Metering Data Provider" and substitute ", Metering Data
Provider or Embedded Network Manager".
[29] Clause 7.16.3
procedure
Requirements of the metrology
In clause 7.16.3(c)(3), omit "and Metering Data Providers" and substitute ", Metering
Data Providers and Embedded Network Managers".
[30] Clause 7.16.5
Additional metrology procedure matters
In clause 7.16.5(a)(1)(v), omit "and Metering Data Providers" and substitute ",
Metering Data Providers and Embedded Network Managers".
[31] Clause 7.16.5
procedure
Requirements of the metrology
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Omit clause 7.16.5(a)(2)(iii) and substitute:
(iii) Metering Provider, Metering Data Provider and
Embedded Network Manager capabilities in accordance
with Schedules 7.2, 7.3 and 7.7 respectively, and
accreditation standards;
[32] New Clause 7.16.6A
level procedures
Requirements of the ENM service
After clause 7.16.6, insert:
Clause 7.16.6A
Requirements of the ENM service level procedures
(a)
AEMO must establish, maintain and publish the ENM service level
procedures that apply to Embedded Network Managers, in
accordance with this Chapter 7 and this clause 7.16.6A.
(b)
AEMO must establish and publish the ENM service level procedures
in accordance with clause 7.16.7.
(c)
The ENM service level procedures must include:
(d)
(1)
a list of embedded network management services;
(2)
the requirements for the provision of embedded network
management services;
(3)
the requirements for the management of relevant EN wiring
information;
(4)
the requirements for the assignment of the parent connection
point and child connection points on an embedded network;
(5)
application of distribution loss factors in relation to the
embedded network;
(6)
the requirements for the notification of distribution loss
factors to AEMO; and
(7)
information to ensure consistency in practice between the
ENM service level procedures and other documents developed
and published by AEMO, including the practices adopted in
the Market Settlement and Transfer Solutions Procedures.
The ENM service level procedures must include requirements for
accreditation and registration for Embedded Network Managers,
including, without limitation:
(1)
requirements relating to cooperation with AEMO, Registered
Participants, Metering Providers and Metering Data
Providers;
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(e)
(2)
the confidentiality of information collected by the Embedded
Network Managers;
(3)
the resolution of disputes between AEMO and the Embedded
Network Managers, including disputes associated with a
breach of the Rules and procedures authorised under the Rules;
(4)
the access of AEMO to and the inspection and audit by AEMO
of any relevant database maintained by the Embedded
Network Managers;
(5)
the insurance which must be taken out by or on behalf of the
Embedded Network Managers;
(6)
subcontracting by the Embedded Network Managers;
(7)
the software and systems that are used by the Embedded
Network Managers;
(8)
the ownership of intellectual property that is developed or
used by the Embedded Network Managers; and
(9)
the delivery up to AEMO of data, works, material and other
property that AEMO has the right to in the event of the
deregistration of an Embedded Network Manager.
The ENM service level procedures must contain information to
ensure consistency in practice between the procedures and other
documents developed and published by AEMO, including the
practices adopted in the Market Settlement and Transfer Solutions
Procedures.
[33] New Clause 7.16.6B
Guide to embedded networks
After new clause 7.16.6A, insert:
Clause 7.16.6B
Guide to embedded networks
AEMO must develop and publish a guide to embedded networks
addressing, without limitation:
(a)
the nature of exemptions granted by the AER under section 13(3) of
the National Electricity Law and clause 2.5.1(d) in respect of
embedded networks;
(b)
which retailers and other persons are able to sell electricity to
consumers whose premises are supplied with electricity conveyed
through embedded networks; and
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(c)
the roles, responsibilities and obligations of Embedded Network
Managers under the Rules and procedures authorised under the
Rules.
[34] Clause 7.16.7
Amendment of procedures in the
Metering Chapter
In clause 7.16.7(e)(2), insert " Embedded Network Managers," after "Metering Data
Providers,".
[35] Clause 7.16.7
Amendment of procedures in the
Metering Chapter
After clause 7.16.7(e)(5), omit "or Metering Data Provider" and substitute", Metering
Data Provider or Embedded Network Manager".
[36] Clause 7.17.4
Content of the B2B Procedures
In clauses 7.17.4(h) and (i), omit "and Metering Data Providers" and substitute ",
Metering Data Providers and Embedded Network Managers".
[37] Clause S7.1.2
Metering register information
In S7.1.2(a)(4) insert " and the Embedded Network Manager in relation to a child
connection point" after "connection point".
[38] New Schedule 7.7
Embedded Network Managers
After Schedule 7.6, insert:
Schedule 7.7
S7.7.1
S7.7.2
Embedded Network Managers
General
(a)
An Embedded Network Manager must be accredited and registered
by AEMO.
(b)
AEMO must establish a qualification process for Embedded Network
Managers that enables accreditation and registration to be achieved
in accordance with the requirements of this schedule 7.7.
(c)
An Embedded Network Manager must ensure that embedded
network management services are carried out in accordance with the
Rules and procedures authorised under the Rules.
Capabilities of Embedded Network Managers
Embedded Network Managers must be able to exhibit to the reasonable
satisfaction of AEMO the following capabilities:
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(a)
detailed understanding of the Rules including this Chapter 7, and all
procedures authorised under the Rules including the ENM service
level procedures.
(b)
detailed understanding of:
(1)
the terms and conditions on which the AER grants exemptions
under section 13 of the National Electricity Law to persons
who engage in the activity of owning, controlling or operating
embedded networks; and
(2)
any related guidelines developed and issued by the AER under
clause 2.5.1.
(c)
detailed understanding of the participant role relationships and
obligations that exist between Embedded Network Managers,
Metering Data Providers, Metering Providers, financially
responsible Market Participants, Local Network Service Providers,
AEMO and Metering Co-ordinators.
(d)
the establishment of a system which will:
(e)
(1)
underpin all operational documentation, processes and
procedures;
(2)
facilitate good change control management of procedures, IT
systems and software;
(3)
provide audit trail management of EN wiring information;
(4)
maintain security controls and data integrity; and
(5)
maintain knowledge and understanding of the Rules and
relevant procedures, standards and guides authorised under the
Rules.
understanding of the required logical interfaces necessary to support
the provision of embedded network management services including
the interfaces needed to:
(1)
access AEMO’s systems; and
(2)
support the metrology procedure, B2B Procedures, service
level procedures, ENM service level procedures and Market
Settlement and Transfer Solution Procedures.
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Schedule 5
Amendment to the National Electricity Rules
(Clause 5)
[1] Chapter 10
Substituted definitions
In Chapter 10, substitute the following definitions:
B2B Communications
Communications between Local Retailers, Market Customers, Embedded
Network Managers and Distribution Network Service Providers relating to
an end-user or supply to an end-user provided for in the B2B Procedures.
B2B Objective
The benefits from B2B Communications to Local Retailers, Market
Customers, Embedded Network Managers and Distribution Network
Service Providers as a whole should outweigh the detriments to Local
Retailers, Market Customers, Embedded Network Managers and
Distribution Network Service Providers as a whole.
B2B Principles
The following principles:
(a)
B2B Procedures should provide a uniform approach to B2B
Communications in participating jurisdictions in which there are no
franchise customers;
(b)
B2B Procedures should detail operational and procedural matters
and technical requirements that result in efficient, effective and
reliable B2B Communications;
(c)
B2B Procedures should avoid unreasonable discrimination between
Local Retailers, Market Customers, Embedded Network Managers
and Distribution Network Service Providers; and
(d)
B2B Procedures should protect the confidentiality of commercially
sensitive information.
connection point
In relation to a network other than an embedded network, the agreed point
of supply established between Network Service Provider(s) and another
Registered Participant, Non-Registered Customer or franchise customer
and includes a parent connection point.
In relation to an embedded network, the child connection point, unless
otherwise specified.
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distribution loss factor
An average loss factor calculated according to clause 3.6.3 or, in the case
of child connection points, in accordance with guidelines developed by the
AER under clause 2.5.1(d) and the ENM service level procedures.
NMI Standing Data
The following data in respect of a connection point:
(a)
the NMI of the connection point and the street address of the
relevant connection point to which that NMI is referable;
(b)
the NMI checksum for the connection point;
(c)
the identity of the Local Network Service Provider or, if the
connection point is a child connection point, the identity of the
Embedded Network Manager and the Exempt Embedded Network
Service Provider;
(d)
the code (known as a TNI) identifying the relevant transmission
node which identifies the transmission loss factor and/or
transmission use of system charge for the connection point and, if
the connection point is a child connection point, the NMI of the
parent connection point on that embedded network;
(e)
the relevant distribution loss factor applicable to the connection
point;
(f)
the Network Tariff (identified by a code) applicable in respect of the
connection point;
(g)
the NMI classification code (as set out in the Market Settlement and
Transfer Solution Procedures) of the connection point;
(h)
the read cycle date, or date of next scheduled read or date in a
relevant code representing the read cycle date or date of next
scheduled read, for that connection point;
(i)
the profile type applicable to the connection point; and
(j)
such other categories of data as may be referred to in the Market
Settlement and Transfer Solution Procedures as forming NMI
Standing Data,
and, for the avoidance of doubt, does not include any metering data or
other details of an end-user’s consumption at that connection point.
Registered Participant
A person who is registered by AEMO in any one or more of the categories
listed in rules 2.2 to 2.7. However:
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(a)
in the case of a person who is registered by AEMO as a Trader, such
a person is only a Registered Participant for the purposes referred to
in rule 2.5A;
(b)
in the case of a person who is registered by AEMO as a Metering
Coordinator, such a person is only a Registered Participant for the
purposes referred to in rule 2.4A.1(d);
(c)
as set out in clause 8.2.1(a1), for the purposes of some provisions of
rule 8.2 only, AEMO, Connection Applicants, Metering Providers,
Metering Data Providers and Embedded Network Managers who
are not otherwise Registered Participants are also deemed to be
Registered Participants; and
(d)
as set out in clause 8.6.1A, for the purposes of Part C of Chapter 8
only, Metering Providers, Metering Data Providers and Embedded
Network Managers who are not otherwise Registered Participants
are also deemed to be Registered Participants.
[2] Chapter 10
New Definitions
In Chapter 10, insert the following new definitions in alphabetical order:
cooling off period
Has the same meaning as in rule 47(2) of the NERR.
embedded network management services
Services that involve carrying out the roles, discharging the
responsibilities and complying with the obligations of an Embedded
Network Manager under the Rules and procedures authorised under the
Rules.
Embedded Network Manager
A person:
(a)
who meets the requirements listed in schedule 7.7 and has been
accredited and registered by AEMO as an Embedded Network
Manager; and
(b)
who has not been deregistered by AEMO as an Embedded Network
Manager under clause 7.4.4(d).
EN wiring information
Panel layouts and wiring diagrams relevant to an embedded network.
ENM conditions
An Exempt Embedded Network Service Provider must:
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(a)
act as the Embedded Network Manager for the relevant embedded
network; or
(b)
engage an Embedded Network Manager to provide embedded
network management services for the relevant embedded network;
and
(c)
enter into an agreement with an Embedded Network Manager for the
provision of embedded network management services where that
person has engaged an Embedded Network Manager under
paragraph (b).
ENM conditions trigger
In relation to a small customer, when the small customer enters a market
retail contract for the sale of energy at the relevant child connection point
and the cooling off period in relation to that contract has expired.
In relation to a large customer, when the large customer has entered a
contract for the sale of energy at the relevant child connection point.
ENM service level procedures
The procedures established by AEMO in accordance with clause 7.16.6A.
market retail contract
Has the same meaning as in the NERL.
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Schedule 6
Savings and Transitional Amendments to the
National Electricity Rules
(Clause 8)
[1] Chapter 11
Savings and Transitional Rules
After rule 11.86, insert:
Part ZZO Embedded Networks
11.87
Rules consequential on the making of the National
Electricity Amendment (Embedded Networks) Rule 2015
11.87.1
Definitions
(a)
In this rule 11.87:
Amending Rule means the National Electricity Amendment
(Embedded Networks) Rule 2015.
effective date means 1 December 2017.
old Chapter 7 means the Chapter 7 of the Rules as in force
immediately before the effective date.
(b)
11.87.2
Italicised terms used in this rule, not otherwise defined, have the
same meaning as under Schedule 3 of the Amending Rule.
Amended Procedures and NMI Standing Data Schedule
(a)
By 1 September 2016, AEMO must amend and publish the
following procedures to take account of the Amending Rule:
(1)
Market Settlement and Transfer Solution Procedures;
(2)
metrology procedure; and
(3)
service level procedure.
(b)
The Information Exchange Committee must make an Information
Exchange Committee Recommendation to change the B2B
Procedures to take account of the Amending Rule by 1 August
2016.
(c)
Subject to clause 7.2A.3(k) of old Chapter 7, AEMO must publish
B2B Procedures to take account of the Amending Rule by 1
September 2016.
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11.87.3
(d)
By 1 September 2016, AEMO must amend and publish the NMI
Standing Data Schedule referred to in clause 3.13.12A to take
account of the Amending Rule.
(e)
AEMO must:
(1)
comply with the Rules consultation procedures when meeting
its obligations under paragraphs (a) and (d); and
(2)
for the purposes of the Rules consultation procedures, consult
with any person that has, in AEMO's opinion, or identifies
itself to AEMO as having, an interest in the relevant procedure
listed in subparagraph (a).
ENM service level procedures and guide to embedded
networks and list of Embedded Network Managers
(a)
By 1 March 2017, AEMO must develop and publish the:
(1)
ENM service level procedures; and
(2)
guide to embedded networks referred to in clause 7.16.6B of
the Amending Rule,
in accordance with the Amending Rule.
(b)
11.87.4
From 1 March 2017 to the effective date, AEMO must maintain and
publish an interim list of Embedded Network Managers and update
this list as persons are accredited as Embedded Network Managers.
Exemptions under section 13 of the National Electricity Law
(a)
(b)
By 1 December 2016, the AER must:
(1)
amend and publish the guidelines developed under clause
2.5.1(d) to take account of the Amending Rule; and
(2)
make any determination under clause 2.5.1(d2) that it
considers necessary.
If, prior to the effective date and for the purposes of developing
changes to the guidelines referred to in paragraph (a) in anticipation
of the Amending Rule, the AER undertook a consultation or step
equivalent to that as required in the Rules consultation procedures,
then that consultation or step is taken to satisfy the equivalent
consultation or step under the Rules consultation procedures.
[END OF RULE AS MADE]
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